What Would It Take To Grow A Banyon Tree In Southern Az?

[Broin]

We are on three 1/3 acres so we have a lot of space, and I realize the banyon tree is incredibly wide spreading and would be a fantastic barrier as effectively as supplying a lot of shade. Can one particular be grown effectively in Southern AZ - we are correct between Phoenix and Tucson, so really hot summers and moderate winters.

[wethrby]

Buffeted by the cold Pacific Ocean wind, the scraggly Lone Cypress [wiki](Cupressus macrocarpa) in Pebble Beach, Monterey Peninsula, California, isn?t a particularly large tree. It makes up for its small size, however, with its iconic status as a stunningly beautiful tree in splendid isolation, framed by an even more beautiful background of the Pacific Ocean.9. Circus TreesAs a hobby, bean farmer Axel Erlandson [wiki] shaped trees ? he pruned, bent, and grafted trees into fantastic shapes and called them "Circus Trees." For example, to make this "Basket Tree" arborsculpture, Erlandson planted six sycamore trees in a circle and then grafted them together to form the diamond patterns.Basket Circus TreeBasket Tree(Image credit: jpeepz [flickr])Circus Tree with Two LegsThe two-legged tree(Image credit: Vladi22, Wikipedia)Ladder TreeLadder tree(Image credit: Arborsmith)Axel Erlandson underneath a Circus TreeAxel Erlandson underneath one of his arborsculpture(Image credit: Wilma Erlandson, Cabinet Magazine)Erlandson was very secretive and refused to reveal his methods on how to grow the Circus Trees(he even carried out his graftings behind screens to protect against spies!) and carried the secrets to his grave.The trees were later bought by millionaire Michael Bonfante, who transplanted them to his amusement park Bonfante Gardens in Gilroy in 1985.8. Giant Sequoias: General ShermanGeneral Sherman Tree

[Dabbah]

"A tree is a wonderful living organism which gives shelter, food,warmth and protection to all living things. It even gives shade tothose who wield an axe to cut it down" ? Buddha.There are probably hundreds of majestic and magnificent trees in the world ? of these, some are particularly special:Buffeted by the cold Pacific Ocean wind, the scraggly Lone Cypress [wiki](Cupressus macrocarpa) in Pebble Beach, Monterey Peninsula, California, isn?t a particularly large tree. It makes up for its small size, however, with its iconic status as a stunningly beautiful tree in splendid isolation, framed by an even more beautiful background of the Pacific Ocean.9. Circus TreesAs a hobby, bean farmer Axel Erlandson [wiki] shaped trees ? he pruned, bent, and grafted trees into fantastic shapes and called them "Circus Trees." For example, to make this "Basket Tree" arborsculpture, Erlandson planted six sycamore trees in a circle and then grafted them together to form the diamond patterns.

[piaras91]

10 Most Magnificent Trees in the World. "A tree is a wonderful living organism which gives shelter, food,warmth and protection to all living things. It even gives shade tothose who wield an axe to cut it down" ? Buddha.There are probably hundreds of majestic and magnificent trees in the world ? of these, some are particularly special:Buffeted by the cold Pacific Ocean wind, the scraggly Lone Cypress [wiki](Cupressus macrocarpa) in Pebble Beach, Monterey Peninsula, California, isn?t a particularly large tree. It makes up for its small size, however, with its iconic status as a stunningly beautiful tree in splendid isolation, framed by an even more beautiful background of the Pacific Ocean.9. Circus TreesAs a hobby, bean farmer Axel Erlandson [wiki] shaped trees ? he pruned, bent, and grafted trees into fantastic shapes and called them "Circus Trees." For example, to make this "Basket Tree" arborsculpture, Erlandson planted six sycamore trees in a circle and then grafted them together to form the diamond patterns. Sources: http://www.neatorama.com/2007/03/21/10-most-magnificent-trees-in-the-world/ newuser63171353 49 months ago Please sign in to give a compliment. Please verify your account to give a compliment. Please sign in to send a message. Please verify your account to send a message.